New Kitchen

Well we decided that it was finally time to update the kitchen, you know since we are moving in a couple of months. I have been wanting to do this since we moved in and it is now going to be done. We started on Saturday and things are going well so far. There has been some work done everyday and for the most part my kitchen has been in working order the entire time. The kids are loving every minute of it and want to know a step by step process. Braxton has been a big helper and will remember this for quite some time. While we are doing the kitchen we are also redoing the main bath and the 1/2 bath in the master bedroom. So there are a lot of things (everything) out of place right now. But, I guess if you did not know better it looks about as crazy as normal around here. Here are some pictures of the progress that is being made. Roger has been such a blessing through all of this. We are so thankful for him and his talents.

Kaden having a snack before the madness begins.

The first layer of flooring coming up.

Brazos standing on the sub floor next to the additional layers of flooring that were underneath.

Random picture of the cabinets before they came out?

Roger taking down wall paper in the the bathroom - DO NOT ever put up Wall Paper!

Andrea working hard.

Braxton helping pull wall paper

All smiles while he is working

The first hole goes in the wall

The hole gets bigger

The wall is gone - well most of it anyway.

The fridge in the dinning area.

The new kitchen in the living room

The wall between the dinning room and kitchen is gone.

Look at the open area. No wall!

The cabinets are in the floor.

On the one wall. New cabinets on the bottom and old ones on the top - no, it is not going to stay this way - I think?

The back side of the wall - it too will be gone soon.

The part of the wall that is left. The one that is still here will be a half wall when we are done.

What a mess!

Once stood a maroon wall

At least one wall in the kitchen still looks the same

Only one wall still standing that is not part of the exterior.

One more of memory sake

Happy Half Birthday Braxton

Braxton had his half birthday at school on Friday, along with a parade. They were so cute. They did a patriotic parade and a flag, kazoos, drums, and more. It was great. Braxton was so proud. He got to wear a star the a 5 on it. He felt real special all day.
We made a special snack to take to school for his birthday. He wanted to make little pigs, so we did. We also make some small birthday cakes for everyone and took grapes and chocolate milk as well. Here are some pictures from his special day.

The marshmallow pig and marshmallow cake.

More cake and pig

The special birthday boy and his star.

The kids saying the pledge of allegiance

All the kids lined up and ready to preform

Braxton marching with his flag and kazoo

Marching and playing - talent!

Braxton and Rosa's fan club that came to watch.

The excited boy ready for all the activity

Brazos and Logan playing chase while we waited for the parade.

Punching fun with Dad

For Christmas we as a family got a Wii system. The kids have really enjoyed playing with it latley. Braxton and Brazos like to "punch" each other with the boxing game. Brayson is picking up on it and acts out the motions as well. They are a hoot to watch. They have been able to play a couple of days a week and really seem to be enjoying it.

Here is Braxton and dad on the TV.

Dad helping Braxton punch.

Go boys go.

More punching!!

Surgery Day

These pictures are not in order so I will do my best to tell you what is going on in the pictures.
Brayson did well through surgery. He is feeling better and has already had his first ear infection today. His ear is draining and so we have some drops to help with the infection. He seems to be doing some better and is babbling more.

Brayson after surgery - he was a little drowsy but he did real well.

Dad taking dad to surgery.

The nurse getting Brayson ready to go.

Dad and Brayson waiting to meet the doctor

Dad and Brayson leaving to go to the hospital - Brayson waiving by

The day after surgery - Mr. sunglasses running around the kitchen

Brayson all smiles

Dad and Brayson

He did Great

Just wanted to let you all know that Brayson did very well today. We were at the surgery center for about 50 minutes. He is up and going and acts like nothing happened. He is such a trooper. The doctor said that he got quite a bit of fluid off his ears but more than fluid there was a lot of swelling in there so Brayson should be able to tell a big difference soon. Thanks for all your prayers and calls. I will post the pictures later.

Snow Much Fun

Andy took the kids sledding the other day. It was a nice Saturday and we still had 10 inches or more on the ground and so the older two went for some fun. I asked Andy to take some pictures. He said it was hard because the boys wanted to go down with him so he only got a couple and here they are. They all had a good time. Brayson enjoyed a good long quite nap while all the noise was out of the house.

Braxton and Brazos going down the hill.

Brazos - Wipe Out

Brazos ready to go!

Braxton all smiles and holding on.

Two smiling boys ready to go down the hill.